Entry Level Data Field Pretest Coordinator Jobs - Johns Hopkins University/Center for Communication Programs (CCP)

Organisation: Johns Hopkins University/Center for Communication

Programs (CCP)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

The

Johns Hopkins University/Center for Communication Programs (CCP) is a pioneer

in the field of strategic, research based communication for behavior change and

health promotion that has helped transform the theory and practice of public

health.

Job Background: The flip charts are being translated into local

languages (Lusoga and Karamojong -Bokora) to communicate more effectively with

the local communities. CCP is planning to conduct a pretest exercise for the

two translated flip charts in Nepak and Iganga districts. Data from the pretest

exercise will be used to improve their adaptability and relevance to the local

context. The field pretest will be done through two community education

sessions in each of the project locations. Community agents working with Water

Mission Uganda and Water Aid Uganda will be guided to conduct two education

sessions with local community members in each of the two districts. Discussions

will be conducted with both the community agents and the participating

community groups to share their experiences regarding use of the flip charts.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  
Specifically, Pretest Coordinator will:

• Keenly review the two flip charts and other
  
  relevant documents.


• Develop a protocol and pretest tools in
  
  consultation with the Project Manager CCP


• Regularly review the protocol and pretest
  
  tools with CCP and WASH partners.


• Revise protocol and pretest tools and
  
  participate in a half day meeting to prepare for the pretest exercise in
  
  the field.


• Prepare and organize pretest materials in
  
  consultation with the Project Manager CCP.


• Orient partner staff and community agents
  
  (Iganga and Nepak) who will facilitate the community education sessions.


• Carry out short training sessions for
  
  note-takers and Karamajong interviewers prior to the pretesting exercise.


• Observe and supervise community education
  
  sessions in the field.


• Conduct feedback discussions with the
  
  facilitators of the community education sessions.


• Conduct feedback sessions with community
  
  members in Iganga.


• Observe and supervise feedback sessions with
  
  facilitators and community members in Nepak.


• Record all discussions on audio tape.


• Provide needed logical support for the groups
  
  (stationery, tools, transportation)


• The incumbent will ensure that tape recording
  
  devises are functioning properly, and have working batteries.


• Prepare reports in English of all of the
  
  feedback sessions with facilitators in Iganga district.


• Coordinate with selected partner
  
  representatives in Nepak to prepare pre-test report for Nepak.


• Assist with other activities necessary for
  
  the smooth operation of the pretest exercise.


• Prepare and submit a hard copy and soft copy
  
  report of the pretest exercise, including recommended revisions to the
  
  flipcharts.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s
  
  degree in social sciences, communication or related field and experience
  
  conducting qualitative research in Uganda.  


• Good people skills and writing skills;


• Computer literacy skills i.e. proficiency in
  
  MS Word required.


• Fluent in Lusoga and English. Fluency in
  
  other Ugandan languages a plus. 

Remuneration:  CCP will

pay a daily rate commensurate with the research assistant’s past salary or

income history and the current market rate for research assistants.  CCP will provide transportation and pay for

meals and accommodation to the consultant during field activities.

Duration: This assignment will take place during April and

May, 2016, for a total of 16 days, over a 3 – 4 week period.

All

suitably qualified and interested applicants should send a cover letter,

updated CV and three professional references addressed to:  HR Administrator at hr@jhuccpug.org.

Deadline: 8^th April, 2016 by 5:00 pm.